Washington, DC · Maryland · Virginia
Adinkra Solutions, Inc. advises public and private sector institutions on real estate strategy, portfolio optimization, asset management, and management consulting. We bring institutional rigor and a principal's perspective to every engagement.
What We Do
Strategic counsel for institutions navigating acquisitions, dispositions, lease negotiations, and portfolio repositioning across the Washington, DC region and beyond.
Hands-on oversight of real estate assets, aligning operations and capital planning with institutional investment objectives and long-term value creation.
End-to-end management of competitive procurement processes, from solicitation development through evaluation and contract negotiation.
Rigorous underwriting, financial modeling, and due diligence supporting investment decisions and portfolio performance assessment.
Structuring and advising on P3 transactions that align public sector missions with private capital and development expertise.
Strategic advisory services for public and private sector organizations, including organizational assessment, operational optimization, and program management.
Select Clients & Partners
Our Firm
Founded in 2021, Adinkra Solutions, Inc. is a certified District of Columbia business enterprise providing institutional-caliber real estate advisory and asset management services to public agencies, universities, and private institutions. With offices in Washington, DC, Maryland, and Virginia, we serve clients across the greater Capital Region.
Our team brings decades of combined experience across public sector real estate leadership, affordable housing finance, and institutional investment management. We operate at the intersection of public mission and private market discipline. Beyond advisory, the firm is building a principal investment portfolio spanning multifamily real estate and essential-service business acquisitions, aligning our interests directly with the asset classes we advise on.
Leadership
Founder & CEO
Yohance is building a diversified real estate investment and advisory platform through Adinkra Solutions, Inc. He brings deep government fluency developed across three mayoral administrations in Washington, DC, most notably as Chief Operating Officer of the DC Department of General Services, where he directed operations for a 40M+ square foot public portfolio and led the $80M MLK Gateway Project, a landmark public-private partnership.
He currently serves as Vice Chair of the DC Housing Finance Agency (DCHFA), an S&P AA-rated issuer that has financed over 50,000 affordable housing units. Beyond advisory, Yohance is an active investor with a growing portfolio of commercial real estate, multifamily assets, and essential-service operating businesses. His transaction experience spans multifamily underwriting at Citi Community Capital and direct principal investment, bringing a hands-on owner's perspective to every client engagement.
MBA, Finance & Real Estate Development, Cornell University. BS, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. Licensed in DC and Maryland.
Director of Finance & Growth
Abideen leads the firm's capital access strategy, financial infrastructure, and client development. He brings 15+ years of experience across public finance, federal audit, real estate operations, and legal practice, with a focus on building the systems and relationships that drive disciplined growth.
Prior to Adinkra, Abideen served as Special Assistant to the Director at the DC Department of General Services, where he oversaw five divisions and managed commercial real estate lease portfolios of up to $250M annually. His earlier career includes federal audit at KPMG, revenue maximization at DC Child and Family Services Agency, and real estate legal practice in New Jersey.
JD, Property Law & Real Estate Transactions, William & Mary School of Law. MBA, Accounting & Finance, William & Mary Mason School of Business. Lean Six Sigma Green Belt. Admitted to the DC Court of Appeals and NJ Supreme Court.
Contact
We welcome the opportunity to explore how Adinkra Solutions, Inc. can support your institution's real estate and management consulting needs.
yohance@adinkrasolutions.com (718) 309-3002